Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Brooksource; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an EH&S Specialist to implement and monitor health and safety programs at their Santa Clara site. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulations, conduct inspections, and support training initiatives. This mid-senior level contract role involves technical expertise in environmental health and safety regulations, offering a dynamic work environment with the ability to influence and lead safety programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in EH&S.
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EH&S regulations.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and inspections.
• Assist in the delivery of EH&S training.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical expertise

Persuasive techniques

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

EH&S tracking systems

Job description

EH&S Specialist will provide support to implement and monitor the environmental, health and safety programs at our Santa Clara, CA site.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal EH&S regulations.
• Provides technical expertise for EH&S programs.
• Conducts job hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Performs safety audits, safety observations and inspections.
• Assists with the development and delivery of EH&S training.
• Assists to conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Supports efforts to drive corrective and preventive actions management process.
• Reviews new hazardous materials, new processes, new equipment to ensure they meet the EH&S requirements.
• Reviews and maintains SDS database and site chemical inventories.
• Supports ISO 14001 process and its maintenance.
• Supports Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects.
• Supports the hazardous and biologic waste programs by managing accumulation containers, labeling, shipping preparation inventories and manifest recordkeeping.
• Participates in the emergency response team.
• Keeps track of key performance indicators.
• Assists with the setup & implementation of critical EHS tracking within the Facilities CMMS system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing and controlled environment room (CER) a plus.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and requirements.
• Uses persuasive techniques to influence others without reliance on formal authority.
• Experience with EH&S tracking systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to execute programs with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements.
• There may be continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day).

Qualifications

Education:

• A Degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.

At Eight Eleven, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting, and staffing needs. For over 16 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture, and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Eight Eleven promise. Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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